We all have them, boxes or totes of things that are in good condition, clothing that doesnt fit anymore, things we dont use anymore, but we dont want to just throw them out, because they are in good condition. And so they sit in our apartment, taking up space and collecting dust. Until we go through our Canyon Park apartment to organize everything, and this time, when we come across those boxes and totes we promise ourselves we will do something with them. But what? How about donating them to a good cause?
Donating is easier than you think. Weve put together a list a places in the Puyallup area that take donations of various kinds.
Puyallup Public Library
The library accepts books, movies, music CDs, and other items. Donated items are used either by the Puyallup Public Library or are sold in the Friends of the Puyallup Library Bookstore.
Value Village
From their website: Value Village, a Savers brand, is a for-profit, global thrift retailer offering great quality, gently used clothing, accessories and household goods. Our business model of purchasing, reselling and recycling gives communities a smart way to shop.
St. Francis House
St. Francis House offers hope for the future by providing basic necessities not provided by others. We exist to improve the lives of those in need, according to their mission statement. They accept donations of gently-used clothing, furniture, household items and food. See their website for donation drop-off hours, location and high demand items.
Deseret Industries
Located in Federal Way, this facility is run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a mission to provide training and on-the-job experience, new life for donated goods, business partnerships, community partnerships and grants, career and technical education, humanitarian aid.
Other Area Donation Venues
A general index of places that accept donations in the greater Puyallup area.
Many of these same places are open to volunteers. If you have some extra time and the inclination, volunteering some time, be that weekly, monthly, or a one-time visit, is a wonderful way to give back to the community. Volunteer Match is a good resource to find local (physical locations) or virtual (online) opportunities to volunteer. Volunteering has been documented to provide health benefits, and when you do something for others, you feel good yourself. Volunteer soon!
Where have you volunteered? What was your experience like? Please share in the comments. Donate and Volunteer in Puyallup
We all have them, boxes or totes of things that are in good condition, clothing that doesnt fit anymore, things we dont use anymore, but we dont want to just throw them out, because they are in good condition. And so they sit in our apartment, taking up space and collecting dust. Until we go through our Canyon Park apartment to organize everything, and this time, when we come across those boxes and totes we promise ourselves we will do something with them. But what? How about donating them to a good cause?
Donating is easier than you think. Weve put together a list a places in the Puyallup area that take donations of various kinds.
Puyallup Public Library
The library accepts books, movies, music CDs, and other items. Donated items are used either by the Puyallup Public Library or are sold in the Friends of the Puyallup Library Bookstore.
Value Village
From their website: Value Village, a Savers brand, is a for-profit, global thrift retailer offering great quality, gently used clothing, accessories and household goods. Our business model of purchasing, reselling and recycling gives communities a smart way to shop.
St. Francis House
St. Francis House offers hope for the future by providing basic necessities not provided by others. We exist to improve the lives of those in need, according to their mission statement. They accept donations of gently-used clothing, furniture, household items and food. See their website for donation drop-off hours, location and high demand items.
Deseret Industries
Located in Federal Way, this facility is run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a mission to provide training and on-the-job experience, new life for donated goods, business partnerships, community partnerships and grants, career and technical education, humanitarian aid.
Other Area Donation Venues
A general index of places that accept donations in the greater Puyallup area.
Many of these same places are open to volunteers. If you have some extra time and the inclination, volunteering some time, be that weekly, monthly, or a one-time visit, is a wonderful way to give back to the community. Volunteer Match is a good resource to find local (physical locations) or virtual (online) opportunities to volunteer. Volunteering has been documented to provide health benefits, and when you do something for others, you feel good yourself. Volunteer soon!
Where have you volunteered? What was your experience like? Please share in the comments.